BECOME A SUBSTITUTE
The Early Care and Education Substitute Pool is designed to support family child care and child care center providers in their professional development. State funding is currently available for certain allowable activities, and providers will soon have the ability to privately pay for substitute hours for other activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Visit Washington State’s Professional Development Registry “MERIT” and complete the following:
- A Portable Background Check
- Obtain your Washington State Food Handler’s Card here.
- Obtain a TB test at your local health department or physician.
- Complete the following online training:
- Infant Safe Sleep
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Complete the following three in-person classes:
- Child Care Basics
- CPR First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens
- Substitute Orientation
VIDEOS
Welcome to Absence Management-Substitutes
Leaving Feedback in Absence Management System
